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Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Reviews

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Microsoft Windows Server Update Services mindshare

As of July 2025, the mindshare of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services in the Patch Management category stands at 5.5%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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CategoryPatch ManagementJul 27, 2025Download
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Computer Software Company
13%
Government
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Energy/Utilities Company
5%
University
5%
Insurance Company
4%
Retailer
4%
Performing Arts
3%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Construction Company
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
Hospitality Company
3%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Media Company
2%
Non Profit
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Maritime Company
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Engineering Company
1%
Wellness & Fitness Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%

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IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Verified user of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
Jul 2, 2025
Experience with update service shows need for reliability, but support excels

Pros

"Microsoft support is the best support of all support, at a certain level."
Chuck Colby - PeerSpot user
Network Architect at a construction company with 51-200 employees
Verified user of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
Feb 12, 2025
Efficient patch management, potentially scalable, and free is using Microsoft servers

Pros

"It's free. Basically, as long as you have licensed Microsoft servers, you should be good to go."

Cons

"Typically, they are hesitant to provide good service when a competitor has a better service."
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RishiPandit - PeerSpot user
Lead - Technical Services at Impetus
Verified user of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
Jan 30, 2025
Improves internal database reliability and is easy to install but needs better support

Pros

"The simplicity of the configuration is a valuable feature for me."

Cons

"Sometimes, I encounter issues with the Windows internal database."
DilipMishra - PeerSpot user
Senior Technical Engineer at Hitachi Systems, Ltd.
Verified user of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
Jul 2, 2025
Manages security and compliance effectively for small to medium organizations

Cons

"Microsoft Windows Server Update Services should improve its patching solution by providing offline patches because most customers are not willing to provide direct internet access to Microsoft cloud and don't want to expose their workstations through the internet."
Imtiyaj Jamadar - PeerSpot user
Information Technology Executive at Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Verified user of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
Sep 18, 2024
Effortlessly maintains network security with essential patch updates and minimal operational disruptions

Pros

"We use the security patch-level services provided by Microsoft. This is essential for keeping our network secure."

Cons

"Microsoft should address the issue where some updates cause the blue screen (BlueDump) error in the server OS, which is not supported in the hardware."
Rafael Araujo - PeerSpot user
Infrastructure and Information Security Supervisor at YKK MALAYSIA SDN BHD
Verified user of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
Oct 8, 2024
Efficient with cost-saving update deployment but needs enhanced patch management

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is its low cost, as it requires no additional licensing fees."

Cons

"There are several areas needing improvement, including the management of third-party patches."
Mashood Atitebi - PeerSpot user
Global Core Infrastructure Engineer at Finning International Inc
Verified user of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
Dec 13, 2023
A robust and stable platform for centralized update management enhancing system security

Pros

"The noteworthy aspect is the system's capability to handle an extensive range of services and workloads, with the potential for almost unlimited scalability."

Cons

"One area for potential improvement involves the administrative portal, where numerous options, including asset management and patch management, are integrated."
Pankaj Marathe - PeerSpot user
Technical Lead at ESDS Software Solution Pvt Ltd.
Verified user of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
May 29, 2024
The most critical features for maintaining the security and compliance of our company's systems stem from the security updates provided by the solution

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use."

Cons

"The product lacks to offer some of the features offered by some of the open source solutions like Linux and others, making it an area where improvements are required."